Pan-Seared Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki Drizzle

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-13 · Updated 2026-05-13

Tender marinated chicken cubes seared to golden perfection and served with a refreshing cucumber-yogurt tzatziki sauce. This Greek-inspired chicken recipe (mediterranean), ready in about 33 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, olive oil, lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, cut into 1-inch cubes boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/2 medium, finely grated and drained cucumber
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
• 1 tsp white wine vinegar
• 1 small clove, minced fresh garlic

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch cubes with 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Toss well and marinate for 20 minutes at room temperature.
2. Step 2: Meanwhile, prepare the tzatziki by mixing 1 cup Greek yogurt with 1/2 finely grated and drained cucumber, 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1 tsp white wine vinegar, and 1 minced small garlic clove in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
3. Step 3: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken cubes in a single layer and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F, ensuring a slight char on the edges.
4. Step 4: Remove chicken from heat and let rest for 2 minutes. Serve the chicken cubes drizzled generously with the chilled tzatziki sauce.